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Kakadu Plum

Terminalia ferdinandiana, Combretaceae

Zones
9–12
Layer
Canopy
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerDynamic AccumulatorPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

5 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Hawaiian Coral TreeErythrina sandwicensis
Nitrogen FixationWind Protection
TaupataCoprosma repens
Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat
Murumuru PalmAstrocaryum murumuru
Nutrient AccumulationWind Protection
Spanish LimeMelicoccus bijugatus
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Uses

Functions

Vitamin C ProductionWildlife FoodErosion Control

Edible Parts

Fruits

Medicinal Uses

Vitamin C SupplementAntioxidantTraditional Medicine

Common Questions

What zones does Kakadu Plum grow in?

Kakadu Plum grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Kakadu Plum?

Good companions for Kakadu Plum include Hawaiian Coral Tree, Taupata, Murumuru Palm, Spanish Lime.

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